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Friday, August 29, 2014

Today's Bible Reading - NIV Old & New Testament Reading Plan

Psalm 126

A song of ascents.

1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,we were like those who dreamed.2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,our tongues with songs of joy.Then it was said among the nations,"The Lord has done great things for them."3 The Lord has done great things for us,and we are filled with joy.

4 Restore our fortunes, Lord,like streams in the Negev.5 Those who sow with tearswill reap with songs of joy.6 Those who go out weeping,carrying seed to sow,will return with songs of joy,carrying sheaves with them.

Psalm 127

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

1 Unless the Lord builds the house,the builders labor in vain.Unless the Lord watches over the city,the guards stand watch in vain.2 In vain you rise earlyand stay up late,toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.

3 Children are a heritage from the Lord,offspring a reward from him.4 Like arrows in the hands of a warriorare children born in one's youth.5 Blessed is the manwhose quiver is full of them.They will not be put to shamewhen they contend with their opponents in court.

Psalm 128

A song of ascents.

1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord,who walk in obedience to him.2 You will eat the fruit of your labor;blessings and prosperity will be yours.3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vinewithin your house;your children will be like olive shootsaround your table.4 Yes, this will be the blessingfor the man who fears the Lord.

5 May the Lord bless you from Zion;may you see the prosperity of Jerusalemall the days of your life.6 May you live to see your children's children—peace be on Israel.

1 Corinthians 10:19-33

19 Do I mean then that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything?20 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons.21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord's table and the table of demons.22 Are we trying to arouse the Lord's jealousy? Are we stronger than he?

The Believer's Freedom

23 "I have the right to do anything," you say—but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"—but not everything is constructive.24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,26 for, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it."27 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience.28 But if someone says to you, "This has been offered in sacrifice," then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience.29 I am referring to the other person's conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another's conscience?30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—33 even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.

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